With the setup out of the way, you should see a new Camera Remote option appear if you tap on your AirPods in iOS Settings.

Learn how to enable and use iOS 26's Camera Remote feature to take iPhone photos and videos by pressing your AirPods instead ...

Open the Settings app, tap your AirPods name or go to Bluetooth > i icon next to your AirPods. Scroll to "Camera Control" or ...

AirPods have a new trick that lets them work as a camera remote. Simply pressing the earbuds’ stem can control your iPhone’s Camera app and snap a picture. This proves helpful when you want to set ...